FIfth Annual Valentines for Veterans Program Helps Connects South Sound Students and Veterans

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Submitted by the Washington State Legislature

For the fifth annual Valentines for Veterans Drive, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) is encouraging students of all ages around the South Sound to pen and design valentines for local veterans. The cards are one way to say to veterans, “thank you for your service.”

Congressman Heck and his office will then deliver the cards to veterans organizations on Valentine’s Day.

“In this world full of emails and text messages, a handwritten card is a special memento that any person can appreciate,” Heck said.  “Nobody deserves a handmade note of gratitude more than our veterans, and each year I’m touched by the heartfelt valentines that students produce.” 

Students of all grade levels and ages are welcome to participate. The following schools in the Thurston County have signed on to provide valentines: 

Evergreen Forest Elementary (Lacey)
Madison Elementary (Olympia)

Anyone wishing to participate can drop off Valentine’s Day cards at Congressman Heck’s district offices between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, January 30 to February 3. Teachers and school districts can contact the Pierce County office at (253) 533-8332 or the Thurston/Mason County office at (360) 459-8514 to arrange an appointment for large pickups.

The Thurston/Mason County office is located on the third floor of Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE, Third Floor.

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